Asiatic Bows Australia, Western Australia
Traditional Asiatic bows from the bowyers who still make them
Turkish, Mongolian, Korean and Chinese bows from AF Archery, OKÇUBABA and METBOW, chosen by an archer and shipped from Western Australia.
Questions about a bow? Text us on 0468 347 375
Turkish, Mongolian and Korean bows, and the archery behind them
Mongol and horse bows
The long siyah bow of the steppe. Forgiving on horseback, heavy enough for distance, and the one most people picture.
Also from the Asiatic tradition:
Horse bows we would hand a friend
In stock or on backorder today, with a line from us on each.
- Bundle dealAF Archery
Turkish Sultan by AF Archery
The first Turkish bow we recommend.$499.00On backorder - Bundle dealOKÇUBABA
Elif Starter Bow by OKÇUBABA | Traditional Turkish Beginner Bow
For clubs, kids and form work.$189.00In stock - Bundle dealAF Archery
Black Queyue Turkish Bow
Two ready to ship.$280.00In stock - Bundle dealAF Archery
SiCai Bow - Golden Sandalwood
The long Ming draw, in sandalwood.$649.00On backorder
Our story
Why an archer in Western Australia started Asiatic Bows Australia
G’day, I’m Tom. I started this shop because no one in Australia was dedicated to Asiatic archery, and I wanted to buy these bows here.
I’ve lived with rheumatoid arthritis since childhood, and later FND. Archery is one of the few sports I can keep up. On a good day I shoot 300 to 400 arrows; on the days I can’t, I fletch arrows and make strings.
Choosing a draw weight without buying too heavy
The most common mistake we see is a first bow that is too heavy. It feels strong in the shop and tiring by the tenth arrow, and your form never settles.
Start lighter than you think. Weights here are measured at 28 inches, and most of us draw an Asiatic bow further than that, so the bow will feel a few pounds heavier in your hands.
| Archer | Start at |
|---|---|
| Junior | 15# to 20# |
| New shooters | 15# to 30# |
| Experienced | 30# to 45# |
| Experienced+ | 45# and up |
On a thumb ring, take 5# off the top of the range. Unsure? Text us your draw length and we’ll tell you what we’d pick.
Thumb ring archery: rings, quivers and arrows for the thumb draw
What to order with your first Asiatic bow.
Hold one before you buy
Meet us at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale and the York Medieval Fayre
You can find us at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale and the York Medieval Fayre every year. Come and draw a few, try a thumb ring, and ask anything.
